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Filet O Fish Copycat Recipe
Delicious, crunchy, copycat Fish Sandwich
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Calories: 601 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 lb of white fish pollock, cod or whiting
- 1 tbsp salt
- ¼ cup flour
For the wet batter
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cup cornstarch
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsps paprika
- 1 tbsp old-bay
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tbsp salt
- 2 tsps garlic powder
- 2 tsps onion powder
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 14 oz beer ale, pilsner or lager beer! You can also use sparkling water!
For the Sauce
- 1 cup mayo
- ¼ cup Pickles diced
- 1 tsps pickle juice
- 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 2 tbsps Dill chopped
- ¼ cup capers
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- lemon zest
- 1 tsp honey optional
Toppings
- 4 potato puns
- 4 slices cheese Cheddar or American
- 6 cups vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine mayo, capers, chopped pickles, lemon juice, lemon zest, dill, salt, and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, corn starch, and spices. Gradually mix in egg, then whisk in beer or sparkling water until a thin batter forms.
- Salt both sides of the fish with 1 tbsp of salt and slice into portions that fit inside your buns.
- Heat up enough oil in a deep pan or fryer, until375°F for frying. it reaches 350-
- Dredge each piece of fish in flour, dip in batter, and fry in hot oil for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Slice your buns and add a slice of American or Cheddar cheese to the bottom half of each bun. Toast the buns in the oven or toaster oven until the cheese is melted and the buns are slightly crispy.
- To assemble the sandwich, spread the sauce on the top half of each bun. Place a piece of crispy fish on top of the cheese on each bottom bun. Add some lettuce and tomato if desired, then place the top bun on top and press down gently.
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Notes
- If your batter is too thick. Add more liquid!!
Nutrition Information
Calories
601kcal
(30%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4sandwiches
Amount Per Serving
Calories 601
% Daily Value*
Calories | 601kcal | 30% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.